The Harford County Department of Emergency Services is a multi-component department. The department is comprised of the 9-1-1 Communications and Dispatch Center, the Office of Emergency Management, and Hazardous Materials Response Team (HAZMAT).

The Department of Inspections, Licenses, and Permits is responsible for the administration and enforcement of all laws and regulations pertaining to licenses, including those relating to building and construction, plumbing, mechanical, electrical installations, mobile homes and abandoned buildings within our county.

The Harford County Parks and Recreation Department is divided into 4 primary areas of responsibility: Administration, Recreation Services, Capital Planning and Development, and Facilities and Operations.

The Department of Planning and Zoning develops policies, plans, and regulations to guide future growth and enhance existing communities. The department is responsible for agricultural preservation, historic preservation, environmental and community planning, and the administration and enforcement of the Zoning Code and development regulations.

The Department of Procurement exists to provide an optimum procurement process ensuring integrity and transparency by promoting broad competition while utilizing collaborative, strategic and cost efficient methods in a timely manner to achieve maximum value of tax dollars for quality goods and services, including Capital Projects.

The Department of Public Works is responsible for the construction, maintenance and acceptance of the County roads, bridges and associated structures, traffic safety, water resources management, storm water management and sediment control, management and construction of capital projects, management of solid waste including landfills and recycling, and water and sewer utilities which includes water and waste water treatment plants.

The Department of the Treasury administers oversight responsibility of all County funds and securities, maintains records, and provides financial assistance and information to other County Government departments and agencies.